Travel Cardiovascular Step-Down RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Stepdown (CVSD) unit position requiring ACLS certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience, with rotating day/night shifts and weekend availability.

Details

• Acute care cardiovascular stepdown unit (CVSD) in a hospital setting
• 22-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, supported by nursing aides at a 1:15 ratio
• Patient population includes cardiac diagnoses such as bradycardia, A-fib, SVT, CHF, CAD, NSTEMI, PVD, and PE, as well as CVA/TIA and post-operative patients including VATS, lobectomy, wedge resection, TAVR, and post-op day 1 CABG
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, procainamide, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and occasionally insulin
• Nihon Koden telemetry monitors are in use; strip interpretation and documentation are handled by off-unit techs — RNs are not required to read their own strips
• No ventilators, continuous BiPAP, CPAP, or Airvo on the unit; RT is available hospital-wide 24/7
• Charge nurse carries a full patient assignment; nursing supervisor is on-site 24/7; both hospitalist and intensivist are in-house
• Charting system: Allscripts
• 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (6:45–7:15), with rotations typically running 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights based on staffing needs
• Weekends required, averaging every other weekend
• Travelers are added to the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff
• Floating is required, with travelers given float priority
• No on-call or standby requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with epicardial pacing and chest tube management required
• BSN not required
• A copy of an unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position

Additional Information

• IV therapy team handles all IV sticks
• Unit orientation consists of a 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• Self-scheduling is available through a scheduling committee; block scheduling is open for discussion
• Navy blue scrubs required; artificial nails are not permitted
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Cumulative travel experience at WVU Medicine facilities is tracked — travelers may not exceed one year of total cumulative time without taking a 2-year break
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
• Profile submission requires a 7-year work history (or from graduation, whichever is less), two professional references (including one supervisor reference), a skills checklist completed within the past year, and copies of certifications and driver's license

American Traveler Job ID #P-731754. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.